Sexual Harassment

Harassment at UNCW is taken seriously. Faculty and staff are required to report sexual harassment when it is alleged. Harassment by an employee must be reported to UNCW Human Resources and harassment by a student should be reported to the Office of the Dean of Students.

Unwanted Sexual Attention

Verbal

Unwanted and repeated sexual remarks

Offensive jokes about sexual or gender traits

Sexual propositions

Insults, threats, or bribes

Sexual innuendoes or comments about a person's body, clothing or activities

Non-verbal

Physical

Harassment Types

Gender Harassment: Statements or behaviors that insult or degrade another person on the basis of his/her gender or sexual orientation; repetitive, unwelcome physical or verbal sexual advances

Sexual Bribery: Solicitation of sexual activity by promise of reward

Sexual Coercion: Coercion of sexual activity by threat of punishment

Sexual Imposition: Forced, unwanted sexual activity

How to Respond

Faculty and Staff Responsibilities

Anonymous notification of sexual assault to UNCW Police is required for employees of UNCW Police, the Dean of Students, Campus Recreation, the University Union and Athletics.

Report sexual harassment by a student to the Dean of Students

Report sexual harassment by an employee to Human Resources

For more information regarding required notification or reporting, contact UNCW Police, Dean of Students or Human Resources.

Get Support

The UNCW Collaboration for Assault Response Education (CARE) office is a resource for victims of harassment, interpersonal violence and sexual assault. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to refer victims to CARE.

CARE Referral

Information, support and crisis response

Expert advice about how to encourage a victim who is reluctant to discuss their situation